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The ATA Women In Motion Council is urging Congress to increase truck parking nationwide. Expanding safe, secure parking supports women drivers, reduces lost wages, and improves safety for all professional truckers.

March 16, 2026

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Women In Motion Urges Congress to Expand Truck Parking

The American Trucking Associations Women In Motion Council is calling on Congress to make truck parking a priority in the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization. ...

All truckers and bus drivers will now be required to take CDL exams in English. Learn how this nationwide rule affects new license applicants and supports safer roads for professional drivers.

February 25, 2026

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All Truckers and Bus Drivers Will Now Take CDL Tests in English

Starting this year, every truck and bus driver seeking a commercial driver’s license (CDL) in the United States will be required to take the ...

Truck safety is more than compliance. Learn how trucking leaders are pushing a culture of care that protects drivers, improves well-being, and strengthens highway safety.

February 25, 2026

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Safety First for Truck Drivers: How WIT and NSC Are Driving a Culture of Care

Safety in trucking goes far beyond compliance. It is about protecting every professional truck driver, their families, and the people on the road. A ...

The third Jason’s Law truck parking survey is underway. Learn why driver participation is critical to funding decisions, parking expansion, and future safety planning.

January 21, 2026

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Jason’s Law Survey 3.0 Is Open, and Truck Drivers Need to Speak Up

Truck parking has been studied, discussed, and debated for years; yet, the day-to-day reality for drivers has not changed quickly enough. The third version ...

California Highway Patrol warns truck drivers to double-check GPS routes after a tractor-trailer became stuck on a narrow gravel road in Placer County, highlighting the risks of relying solely on navigation apps.

January 13, 2026

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CHP Warns Drivers to Double Check GPS After Truck Gets Stuck on Placer County Road

The California Highway Patrol is reminding truck drivers to verify GPS routes after a tractor-trailer became stuck on a narrow gravel road in Placer ...

A Warren Transport truck driver has been recognized with a TCA Highway Angel Award after stopping a vehicle fire in Dallas. Learn how quick action and the right equipment prevented a dangerous situation.

January 8, 2026

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Warren Transport Driver Recognized for Stopping a Car Fire in Dallas

Quick thinking and the right equipment can make all the difference on the road. That reality was on full display when a professional truck ...

Maine State Police have launched a targeted enforcement effort focused on passenger vehicle violations around commercial trucks. The initiative aims to reduce crashes by addressing unsafe driving behaviors that put truck drivers at risk.

January 7, 2026

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Maine State Police Shift Focus to Passenger Vehicle Behavior Around Trucks

Truck drivers have long raised concerns about the operation of passenger vehicles around large trucks. From riding in blind spots to cutting off tractors ...

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s 12 Days of Safety campaign continues through New Year’s Day, highlighting daily safety themes and increased enforcement during peak holiday travel for truck drivers and motorists.

December 29, 2025

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Alabama’s 12 Days of Safety Campaign Runs Through New Year’s Day

As the year winds down and holiday traffic remains heavy, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is in the middle of its annual 12 Days ...

House lawmakers have launched the first-ever Congressional Trucking Caucus, bringing bipartisan focus to trucking safety, policy, and the long-term growth of the industry.

December 26, 2025

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Bipartisan Congressional Trucking Caucus Launches with Focus on Safety and Industry Growth

For the first time, trucking now has a dedicated caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives. A bipartisan group of lawmakers has formally launched ...